What are the potential drawbacks in adoption of the IVF method? Choose the correct answer from the options given below:
- A, B, C, D only
- A, B, C, E, F only
- B, D, F only
- A, C, D, F only
Answer
(3) B, D, F only
Solution
A. IVF does not carry a high fatality risk to the mother — not a drawback.
B. IVF needs expensive instruments, reagents and specialised professionals — a drawback.
C. The husband/wife need not be the donors; gametes can come from donors — not a drawback.
D. Couples prefer IVF over adopting orphans, so adoption of orphans decreases — a drawback.
E. IVF facilities are available in India — not a drawback.
F. The early embryo may fail to survive after transfer — a drawback.
Hence, B, D and F are the drawbacks.
Answer: (3)